On Thursday 18th June 2026, Rebecca Wilcox informed us with ways to stop spam texts and calls, here are some resources:
Report spam messages
Forward the text free of charge to 7726, which spells SPAM on a mobile phone keypad.
Report spam texts and nuisance sales calls
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/nuisance-calls-and-messages/spam-texts-and-nuisance-calls/, external
Join the UK’s official ‘Do Not Call’ register, the Telephone Preference Service, for free.
https://www.tpsonline.org.uk/, external
Add your landline number via the TPS website, or by calling 0345 070 0707 (it costs the same as a standard landline).
Text ‘TPS’ and your email address (required to verify your identity) to 85095. Alternatively, you can sign up online or by calling 0345 070 0707.
